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On my left wrist it feels like there's a bubble on one of my veins whyyyyyy if you softly feel my wrist you can feel the bump?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sounds normal: This doesn't sound abnormal. Probably just a slightly prominent curvature in the vein. Don't worry about it.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 7/14/2016

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Not worried: This may be anything from a ganglion cyst to a vein valve to any of a dozen others. Show your physician on your next routine visit.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 4/15/2021

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A member asked:

On my left wrist it feels like there's a bubble on one of my veins whyyyyyy if you softly feel my wrist you can feel the bump?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Friedlander agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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